City officials said the Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteer ambassadors for dog parks. Serve 40 hours a year and get your dog park permit free. You can learn more about the ambassador program by emailing parksvolunteer@dmgov.org.

Des Moines also has a dog park at 4660 Indianola Ave. with 8.5 acres of fenced area and 1 acre for fenced area for dogs 20 pounds or less.

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